Course Description
The effectiveness of the United Nations and regional institutions created to promote global security.
Athena Title
Global Security Policy
Prerequisite
INTL 3200 or INTL 3200E or INTL 3300
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will understand the basic concepts and issues surrounding security in the international system. Students will be able to articulate the meaning of such concepts and issues and apply them to both historical and contemporary security affairs.
Topical Outline
The Issue of Security in International Affairs Historical Overview of Security Policy in the 20th Century Security Policy During the Cold War NATO and other Regional Security Organizations The United Nations The Arms Races Deterrence Post-Cold War Security Affairs Non-proliferation Terrorism Homeland Security Regional Security Global Security
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